Archive for May, 2009
The Good Therapy Blog
May 30th, 2009 |
A GoodTherapy.org News Update
Thanks to concerted efforts to raise awareness and understanding about eating disorders by special interest groups and medical practitioners around the country and across the planet, issues such as anorexia and bulimia are fairly well-known disorders whose grave effects on both emotional and physical health are widely acknowledged. Impacting the lives of scores of young women and other demographic groups with high instances of the disorders, anorexia and bulimia are generally looked upon as extremely debilitating and harmful. But there are some whose perspectives... Read More
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May 29th, 2009 |
Teenagers who are overweight, or believe they are, appear to be at higher risk of suicide, according to a new study published online in the Journal of Adolescent Health. This was found to be the same for girls and boys.
While the research results certainly can't be said to be reliably predictive of any one teenager's suicide risk, the study does help to support the view that teenagers with real or perceived weight problems... Read More
May 28th, 2009 |
A GoodTherapy.org News Update
In the eyes of many people, the days spent in college are decidedly iconic; from carefree parties and trips to enlightening conversations and the opening up of new doors of experience and knowledge, the college years are often considered some of the best that modern life has to offer. Yet for a growing number of American college students, the period is marked with extreme stress, depression, and emotional difficulty. While some aspects... Read More
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May 27th, 2009 |
Last month we wrote about the first two of the “6 Secrets Ex-Drinkers Know That You Don’t, And 12 Step Programs Don’t Want You To Find Out." We started with the notation that AA/12-Step based programs, 98% of US treatment programs, are based on premises that both research and experience indicate are not only unfounded, but actually prevent you from getting over your problems and leave you with less than a 5% chance of recovery over five years.
Here are Myths 3 and 4:
Myth #3 - An Addict Must Hit Bottom
"Hitting... Read More
May 26th, 2009 |
A GoodTherapy.org News Update
In the clutches of international financial difficulties and an economy that is proving to be difficult to manage at all levels, may states are grappling with tough decisions in terms of putting together a sound, reasonable, and acceptable budget. California is a prime example; with a massive debt and levels of unemployment hitting record highs, the state is looking at a series of difficult choices in deciding which services are most critical, and mental health is not exempt. Recently, state government proposed... Read More
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May 25th, 2009 |
A GoodTherapy.org News Update
Aversion therapies can be successful in helping people with addictions, who also wish to free themselves from the related behaviors, overcome their difficulties. Such therapies are commonly administered after a more psychodynamic approach is taken; the exploration of the causes of the addiction itself and its role within a person's life is often able to facilitate positive change,... Read More
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May 23rd, 2009 |
A GoodTherapy.org News Update
The prevalence of post-partum depression, or PPD, may seem out of place in a society that seems to unabashedly celebrate the processes of giving birth and becoming a mother. Yet many women experience PPD, which is widely recognized as having an adverse effect on infants as well as the relationship between a mother and her child. With this potential for long-term consequences in family relations in mind, a team of researchers with... Read More
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May 22nd, 2009 |
For as long as I could remember, they were my siblings. Faithful. Loving. Supportive. With me when I played, laughed, and cried, they were beside me all of the time. Showing me unconditional love and compassion, the dogs I cherished were a part of my family, just as I was a part of theirs. I even tried to blame them for things at times. “But, it wasn’t me, Mum, it was the dog.” Of course, that never worked. It still doesn’t.
Now, I am sure that a pet being a “family member” is not an unusual... Read More
May 21st, 2009 |
Awareness is Ever-Present
To be aware is to witness. And our witnessing selves are always there when we dream, [1] in daily activities, when feeling emotions, and in states of excitement or distress. We are constantly aware, though our focus may be clear or muddled. Without awareness, there is no consciousness. But awareness is hard to see. It is ever-present, like the air we breathe.
Although always present, awareness may not be remembered. For example, we may walk around a table while moving... Read More
May 19th, 2009 |
A GoodTherapy.org News Update
Given the relatively equal proportion of men to women in a given country, and relatively similar stressors, conditions, and experiences, it's simple to predict that depression and related disorders will be about as prevalent between the sexes. But while the instance of depression may be more or less blind to sex, how people cope with the disorder may be another story. In the UK, a survey has been recently published, covering issues within... Read More
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May 18th, 2009 |
A GoodTherapy.org News Update
It's difficult to escape; turn on the radio or the television, peruse a newspaper or listen in on a coffee shop conversation and you're likely to hear about financial trials and tribulations. A steadily growing concern in the wake of one of the gloomiest economic climates of our time, money is a major cause for stress in any period. Able to wreak havoc on our relationships, and to cause significant setbacks in our understanding of self-worth,... Read More
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May 16th, 2009 |
A GoodTherapy.org News Update
Obsessive-compulsive disorder is a condition fairly well known among mental health professionals and the psychologically-minded public at large. Yet as with so many things, there exist extreme departures from what we'd normally envision of a person afflicted with OCD --and the co-author of a recently released book on the subject is an excellent example. The man, who suffered from the disorder for most of his life, had developed extreme rituals that kept him from leaving his house or... Read More
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May 15th, 2009 |
A GoodTherapy.org News Update
It is the cry of many seasoned psychotherapists and potential patients alike that the United States is becoming alarmingly dependent on medication for a wide variety of issues that can be addressed with healthier alternatives. The medical industry in particular is riddled with professionals who seem keen on providing a pill for every complaint, and with patients who simply swallow their worries away. Some may have suspected that certain... Read More
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May 14th, 2009 |
The Story of Sharon
The discussion of corporate power, its misuses and abuses, abound in our world today. The story of John (see GT Blog 5-7-09) took this issue to a deep place: the place where change must occur in order for our world to recover. This place is within each of us. How do we use our personal power? Misuse and abuse of personal power can undermine the potential of any corporation.... Read More
